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Residents press council over Grandview Square lighting, pedestrian bridge ADA issues and France Avenue tunnel accessibility
Summary
Multiple residents raised nighttime-safety and accessibility concerns at Grandview Square and questioned ADA compliance for the proposed France Avenue tunnel and Grandview pedestrian bridge; staff said one additional light would be installed mid‑block and described inspections and agreements regarding the bridge and ADA review.
Several residents addressed the Edina City Council on Oct. 22 to press for restored lighting at Grandview Square, to question ADA compliance for a proposed France Avenue tunnel, and to ask about review roles for pedestrian-bridge design.
Jan Del Kelsall told the council the area around 5225 Grandview Square is dark following removal of prior lights and asked that the city meet promptly with residents to determine the number and placement of new fixtures. “I believe there's a consensus that it's dark and that there should…
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